A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7907125 Details
Epoch: 370 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 74683544 epoch_slot_no: 206744 block_no: 7906948 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 15510 time: 2022-10-20 07:10:35 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6e3a3ea890f93b14c5450b12fdfd1b9e99e9ad118279b2e19bafea575bf812aBlock Operator
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